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A rustic, close-up shot of a baked potato split open, revealing the fluffy interior, ready to be stuffed with a creamy seafood filling.

Cajun Seafood Stuffed Potatoes (The Ultimate Creamy Recipe!)

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Cajun Seafood Stuffed Potatoes! Fluffy baked potatoes are filled with a rich, creamy, and spicy mixture of shrimp, crab, and cheese.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 750

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes
  • 4 large Russet potatoes scrubbed clean
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt for rubbing on skins
For the Creamy Cajun Seafood Filling
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 oz raw shrimp peeled and deveined, roughly chopped
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1.5 tbsp Cajun seasoning or to taste
  • 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded, divided
  • 8 oz lump crab meat picked over for shells
  • 1/4 cup green onions sliced, plus more for garnish
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Baking sheet
  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 Mixing Bowl

Instructions
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub potatoes, pat dry, and pierce several times with a fork. Rub all over with olive oil and salt. Bake directly on the oven rack for 60-75 minutes until tender.
  2. While potatoes bake, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add chopped shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, lower heat and whisk in the softened cream cheese, heavy cream, and Cajun seasoning until smooth. Stir in 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
  4. Remove skillet from heat. Gently fold in the cooked shrimp, lump crab meat, and sliced green onions. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Once potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice them in half lengthwise. Scoop out the flesh, leaving a 1/4-inch border. Add the scooped potato flesh to the skillet with the seafood mixture and mash to combine.
  6. Spoon the filling back into the potato shells. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the filling is hot and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  7. Garnish with extra green onions and serve immediately.

Notes

Tip 1: For the crispiest skins, bake the potatoes directly on the oven rack, not on a baking sheet.
Tip 2: Be careful not to overcook the shrimp in the initial step, as they will cook again in the oven.
Tip 3: Ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth, lump-free sauce.
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